Take care of your windshield in winter

Winter can be a test for our car windows. Drivers do not favor both poor visibility and low temperatures. During this period, it is very easy to get new scratches on the glass, as well as breakage.

A scratched or damaged windshield can be dangerous for drivers. Especially in winter, its poor condition contributes to the deterioration of visibility, which can often pose a direct threat to road users. In the case of a roadside inspection, a damaged windshield can also be a reason for obtaining a registration certificate.

If the glass is damaged

If our windshield is in poor condition, we must take into account that we will not be allowed through the checkpoint:

“According to the regulations, all damage in the field of view disqualifies the glass,” says diagnostician Dariusz Senaich from the District Inspection Station WX 86, “the field of view is the scope of the wipers. Damage is more common in winter when the roads are covered with gravel. Drivers also make the mistake of scratching the windshield badly and not replacing worn-out wipers.

Frost is also unfavorable for trees. It is worth knowing that even the slightest damage is penetrated by water, the freezing of which increases losses. In this case, it is almost certain that the tiny splatter will double in size within a few months. A damaged windshield not only restricts visibility, but also poses an immediate danger. You can completely break it while driving, as a rule, such a windshield cannot withstand the pressure of airbags in an accident.

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Glass damage can be repaired

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Taking care of your windshield helps you avoid a lot of stress during on-site inspections. It is worth knowing that even with a slight damage to the driver's field of vision, the police can issue a fine and take away the registration document.

Repair or replacement

It is worth remembering that a damaged windshield cannot always be replaced. Today's technology allows you to repair small chips with high quality.

– Few people know that glass repair or even its replacement is really fast, – emphasizes Michal Zawadzki from NordGlass, – our services employ specialists who repair glass up to 25 minutes, and its replacement takes about an hour.

In order for the glass to be repairable, the damage must be smaller than a five zloty coin (i.e. 24 mm) and be at least 10 cm from the nearest edge. An experienced car service employee will help you decide what will happen to the glass. We can also use the latest technologies, such as the NordGlass smartphone app, which allows us to measure damage and indicate the nearest trusted glass service.

“Repaired glass is strong and smooth,” adds Michal Zawadzki, “in our services, we use the highest quality technology, thanks to which the repaired glass almost regains its original strength.

The cost of such a repair will not hit your pocket hard and is only a quarter of the cost of a replacement. However, to ensure safe access to the service area, damaged glass must be securely fastened. Such protection is best made from transparent foil and adhesive tape, putting them on the outside of the car. This is a temporary solution and should only be used to go to the nearest windshield service center.

important wipers

Bad wipers don't work well and wipes on the windshield get dirty. Old wipers can scratch your windshield.

The best quality of wipers is maintained for the first six months of use, during which time I make an average of 50 wipers. cleaning cycles. The real test for them is the winter season. They are then exposed to low temperatures, rain and salt. When the wipers are worn out, the only way out is to replace them.

To prevent wipers from wearing out quickly, consider using a hydrophobic coating called a stealth wiper. Thanks to him, the surface of the glass becomes perfectly smooth, which means that water and dirt quickly drain from the glass. As a result, wipers can be used much less often, and at speeds above 80 km / h, their use is practically not necessary.